{"product_id":"passiflora-edulis-long-gold-10_seeds","title":"Passiflora edulis Long Gold | 10_Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"64\"\u003ePassiflora edulis ‘Long Gold’ — Long Gold Passionfruit Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"465\"\u003eExotic, vigorous, and steeped in centuries of symbolism, \u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"156\"\u003ePassiflora edulis ‘Long Gold’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a golden-fruited passionflower that blends breathtaking beauty with tropical abundance. This remarkable vine is a selection of the classic passionfruit species, prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eelongated, golden-yellow fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e, rapid growth, and spectacular flowers that look more like living works of art than blossoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eFrom spring through fall, the vine produces large, intricate blooms in \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"630\"\u003ecreamy white petals crowned with a dramatic corona of purple, violet, and blue filaments\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flowers are \u003cstrong data-start=\"648\" data-end=\"671\"\u003edistinctly fragrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, releasing a soft, sweet, tropical scent that is most noticeable in warm daylight hours. Each bloom lasts only a short time, but the vine flowers repeatedly, creating an ongoing display of motion, color, and scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003ePassionflowers carry deep cultural meaning dating back to the 16th century, when European missionaries interpreted the complex floral structures as symbols of the Passion of Christ—hence the name \u003cem data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1135\"\u003ePassiflora\u003c\/em\u003e. Beyond symbolism, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003ePassiflora edulis\u003c\/strong\u003e has long been cultivated in South America, the Caribbean, and tropical regions worldwide for its beauty and productivity. The ‘Long Gold’ form stands out for its distinctive fruit shape and luminous color, making it both an ornamental showpiece and a plant of historical agricultural importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1505\"\u003eWildlife \u0026amp; Ecological Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1506\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003ePassiflora edulis ‘Long Gold’ is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1541\" data-end=\"1568\"\u003evital larval host plant\u003c\/strong\u003e for several butterfly species, most notably the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eGulf Fritillary\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eZebra Longwing\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose caterpillars rely on passionflower vines for survival. Julia butterflies may also use the plant in suitable climates. The flowers are rich in nectar and are eagerly visited by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1843\" data-end=\"1882\"\u003ebees, butterflies, and hummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e, while moths often visit at dusk. This vine is a powerhouse for pollinator and butterfly gardens, supporting multiple life stages of beneficial wildlife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eGrowing Character \u0026amp; Hardiness\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003eThis passionflower is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003efast-growing, evergreen to semi-evergreen vine\u003c\/strong\u003e in warm climates, perfect for trellises, fences, arbors, and pergolas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2292\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2221\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e White with purple, violet, and blue corona filaments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e\u003cstrong 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data-end=\"2969\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2969\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2873\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eScarify seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e by gently nicking the seed coat with a file or rubbing lightly with sandpaper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3055\"\u003eSoak seeds in warm water for \u003cstrong data-start=\"3002\" data-end=\"3017\"\u003e24–48 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, changing the water once if it cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3057\" data-end=\"3067\"\u003eSowing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3193\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3119\"\u003eFill pots with a well-drained seed-starting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3123\" 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